Italian cooking authority Domenica Marchetti explains how to make pesto, plus shares some of her favorite ways to eat it. The word "pesto" comes from the Italian verb "pestare," which means "to pound.

We are itching for summer to arrive. Sunshine, swimming, biking, flowers and, of course, tomatoes. There is nothing like the taste of a garden-grown tomato, and the hybrid versions we find in our ...

Top-view of pesto in a white bowl - Gorchittza2012/Getty Images Tasting Table ranked 11 store-bought jarred pesto brands, and Classico Traditional Basil Pesto came in last place. Allow us to explain ...

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the one Italian seasoning Italians actually eat, as well as the secret ingredient which some add for a perfectly balanced pasta sauce. If you’ve ever tried to ...

Ah Italy, the land of pizza, pasta and plenty of tomato sauce. At least, that’s the impression many visitors have when planning a trip to the Bel Paese. But if they’re planning to visit popular ...